Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole vs Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofEthias 15 km de Liège Métropole or Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K — which comes out ahead?
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole and Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 1.8%
- flat grade share
- 62.2%
- lower ascent
- 177 m
- climbing density
- 11.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 1 m
- maximum grade
- 20.2%
Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole | Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 62.2% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 1.8% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 18.1% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 4.6% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 19.7% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 177 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 760 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 45 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.9% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 176 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 20.2% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 63 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 64 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 45/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 89/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 11.8 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 89/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole | Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-31 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Liège, Belgium | Vielsalm, Belgium |
| Actual distance | 15 km | 15 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Trail |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Trail |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Moorland, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Festival, Community | Wilderness, Festival, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 177 m | 500 m |
| Climbing density | 11.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 176 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 20.2% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 62.2% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 1.8% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-31 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Liège, Belgium
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Vielsalm, Belgium
Actual distance
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 15 km
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- 15 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Held
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Held
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Not held
Course type
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Point To Point
Surface
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Unavailable
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Trail
Elevation character
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Rolling
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Road
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Trail
Scenery
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- City, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Moorland, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Big City, Festival, Community
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Wilderness, Festival, Destination
Technicality
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Moderate
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 177 m
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- 500 m
Climbing density
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 11.8 m/km
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 176 m
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 1 m
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 20.2%
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 62.2%
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- 1.8%
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Ethias 15 km de Liège Métropole
- Open
- Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne (UTHA), Vielsalm 15K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.